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Re Testing The Over 70S: Bridge Too Far?

7th September 2017 by Mark Lanario

 

 

 

 

Once we have passed a Driving Test and gained a Driving Licence, it’s for life, right?

It’s certainly how we feel and all of us would get somewhat hot under the collar if the “system” attempts to makes changes that could take it from us!!

Under the present system, those of us over 70 are required to self -certify fitness the drive every 3 years to retain their driving licences.

The DFT has stated that older drivers are no more unsafe than anyone else on the road, however every now and again, the issue of re testing the over 70s raises its ugly head.

Much of this comes from the fact that older drivers are an easy stereotypical target/group. You know “the old man crashed his car”. You don’t hear, the 30-42 year old crashed his car, age is not usually mentioned.

Although stereotypically an easy group to target, politically very difficult as we have a growing retired population then tend to turn up to vote!

Surely rather than targeting age groups, the authorities should penalise those that do represent an increased risk, and retest them regardless of age.

Perhaps those that accumulate 6 points over 2 years?

Oh, now that will put the cat among the pigeons!!

 

Have a read and see what you think; enjoy.

 

http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-west-lancs/campaign-elderly-drivers-re-tested-12902720

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